US Bridges

CR 13 over Hodchodkee Creek

Good

Stewart County, Georgia · 5.5 MI SW of Lumpkin · Structure no. 000000025950320

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
90 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
158
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 13 over Hodchodkee Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 13 over Hodchodkee Creek in Stewart County, Georgia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 158 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2032. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesCR 13
CrossesHodchodkee Creek
Location5.5 MI SW of Lumpkin
RouteCounty Highway 13
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.98999, -84.86129
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating93.9 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2024)
Projected traffic75 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$384,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 13 over Hodchodkee Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 13 over Hodchodkee Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does CR 13 over Hodchodkee Creek carry?

About 158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 13 over Hodchodkee Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns CR 13 over Hodchodkee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.